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Hamburger Steak and Gravy Recipe (with Mushroom Gravy)

By Kim Hardesty

An easy recipe of juicy hamburger steak and gravy featuring a brown gravy recipe with onions and mushrooms. A delicious low carb meal the whole family will love.

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Hamburger steak. An easy ground hamburger meat recipe topped with mushroom gravy makes the perfect low carb dinner recipe. Keto.

Iโ€™ve seen many weeknight dinner recipes take too many shortcuts and fall short on flavor. What a shame. I think eating is one of lifeโ€™s many pleasures and I enjoy a great tasting meal. My favorite recipes are those that combine fast and easy technique with awesome flavor. For that, I cook many of our meals in a pan, on the stove, like this popular poblano chicken recipe or a juicy filet steak with mushroom gravy.

The brown gravy recipe on this dish features onions and mushrooms and gains flavors from the browned bits (or fond) left in the pan after cooking hamburger steaks. This is simple cooking at its best.

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Hamburger Steak and Gravy

Hamburger steak, or Hamburg steak, has been around since the turn of the last century. Itโ€™s an easy recipe of seasoned ground beef mixed with eggs and cream, shaped into patties and pan fried. Have you ever wondered how โ€œhamburgersโ€ got their name? Now you know - although these ingredients more resemble a meat-loaf than the hamburgers of today.

I grew up in the 70โ€™s when hamburger steak (and Salisbury steak) was a popular dinner recipe. Itโ€™s an economical dish that goes beyond plain pan fried ground beef patties. Seasoning is important and using a panade (usually a paste of fresh bread and milk) ensures that the hamburger steak stays juicy and tender. I like my hamburger steak with gravy, so I dressed this up with an easy pan sauce. The result is much more than the sum of its parts.

Savory looking hamburger steak with pepper crust and creamy mushroom gravy plated with mashed cauliflower and green beans with bacon.

How To Make Hamburger Steak (Hamburg Steak)

Depending in which decade you were born, you may have never heard of hamburger steaks let alone know how to make hamburger steak. Youโ€™ll be surprised how easy it is. Add eggs, seasonings, and cream soaked bread to ground beef. Form into large patties and cook them in a frying or saute pan. Since this is a low carb recipe, I will use a suitable low carb option for the bread in the panade.

Because Iโ€™m crazy about mushrooms, I like to serve my hamburger steak with mushroom gravy. I build on the flavor already in the pan by adding mushrooms and onions. Adding a little liquid helps deglaze the pan, and cream and butter help to thicken the sauce. The resulting beautiful brown gravy, flavored with onions and mushrooms, is ready to top any tasty hamburger steak.

But how does it taste? Absolutely amazing! The tender juicy steaks are seasoned beautifully inside and out and have a nice peppery outer crust. The gravy is rich and flavorful with just the right amount of butter and cream to make it luxurious. It's very hard to imagine that humble ingredients like ground hamburger meat, mushrooms and onions combine to make such an upscale tasting dish. My family loved every bite!

Hamburger Steak With Gravy is 4 net carbs per serving.

Hamburger steak and gravy of mushrooms and onions on a plate with green beans with bacon and cheesy mashed cauliflower.

Hamburger Steak and Gravy Recipe (with Mushroom Gravy)

An easy recipe of juicy hamburger steak and gravy featuring a brown gravy recipe with onions and mushrooms. A delicious low carb meal the whole family will love.
4.97 from 58 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 612kcal

Ingredients

Hamburger Steaks

  • 1 ยผ pounds ground beef (85% lean)
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Mc Cormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • ยผ cup crushed pork rinds* (or ยผ cup breadcrumbs if not low carb)
  • ยผ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • salt and pepper

Mushroom and Onion Gravy Recipe

  • ยผ cup diced onions
  • 8 oz sliced button mushrooms
  • ยผ cup water
  • โ…“ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon whisky (brandy,bourbon, or rum) (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon beef base (bouillon)
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

NOTE: There is no egg in this recipe.

    Preparation:

    • Make a panade by soaking the pork rinds (or bread crumbs) in ยผ cup of heavy cream until absorbed - about 10 minutes. Mince the parsley and finely dice the onions. 

    Method:

    • Add the ground beef to a medium bowl, breaking it up as you do. Sprinkle the Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, and parsley over the beef. Add the soaked pork rinds (or bread crumbs). Mix with a hand mixer until the ingredients are just combined. 
    • Divide the seasoned ground beef into 4 even portions and form into patties. Season the outside with salt and a hefty amount of coarse black pepper. (Lots of pepper gives the hamburger steak a wonderful savory flavor.)

    Cook:

    • Place a large skillet or saute pan over medium high heat. When hot, add 1-2 teaspoons of oil and swirl to coat the pan.
    • Add the hamburger steaks and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove the steaks from the pan and cover loosely with foil. Turn the heat down to medium.
    • If there is not a lot of oil left in the pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and the mushrooms, stirring to coat all of the mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute. Stir and push the mushrooms to the sides of the pan. Spread the onions in the center of the pan and cover for 1 minute. 
    • Add the beef base and stir. Next, add the whisky and water, stirring to bring up any browned bits that may still be stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the heavy cream and any accumulated juices from the hamburger steaks. Bring to a fast simmer, reducing the sauce until it thickens. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter to give the sauce a nice sheen. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve the sauce over the hamburger steaks. It's not a lot of sauce, but it's very flavorful and satisfying. Serves 4.
    • Alternately: After the sauce thickens add the hamburger steaks back to the pan to reheat for a few minutes. Turn the heat down to low and loosely cover with foil.  Serve with sauce spooned over top.

    Notes

    *If you don't eat pork rinds, add the cream and 1 large egg.ย 
    Nutrition Facts
    Hamburger Steak and Gravy Recipe (with Mushroom Gravy)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 612 Calories from Fat 468
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 52g80%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Protein 29g58%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 52g | Fiber: 1g
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    About Kim Hardesty

    Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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    1. Shari Jackson

      May 23, 2024 at 3:58 pm

      This was delicious and totally Keto friendly. I'll make this one again!

      Reply
    2. David

      May 30, 2022 at 12:37 am

      Really loved this. Will definitely be making it again. Had it with variety of steamed vegetables: cauliflower, broccoli and brussel sprouts. Delicious!

      Reply
    3. H. Bryant

      May 05, 2022 at 7:38 am

      thank you for wonderful recipes you share with us....; my only concern is the amount of salt...so I leave out some of your ingredients with too much sodium, or I swap for another lower sodium item. As I am in my 80's, i use alot of California olive oil, onions and garlic. But, I love you ideas....I just tweak them a little.

      Reply
    4. Stephanie Pucciarello

      January 31, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      My family loved this!! I am going to double the sauce next time.

      Reply
    5. Anna Marie Crawford

      August 31, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      Why do you not have a cookbook with ALL these recipes????? I have no printer, so must hand copy! Oh well, you are a wonderful person to share and you have a special place in all our heartsโ€ฆ..and stomachs, thanks so much.

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        September 02, 2021 at 6:31 am

        Hi Anna Marie. People don't want to pay for what they can get for free. Lol. Actually, I have been asked by several publishers to do a cookbook, but was never the right time. Perhaps I should think about doing one soon. Thank you for your kindness and support. Have a wonderful week. -Kim

        Reply
    6. Nicole

      June 02, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      This is sooo good! Thank you for sharing this! Everyone loved this-including my very particular teen. Iโ€™ll be making this again and again.

      Reply
    7. Kathy

      May 28, 2021 at 6:03 am

      Re-commenting because I have been making this fabulous recipe for years. It is absolutely one of my favorite things I make. So absolutely wonderful and a definite favorite in our house. Love your recipes so much!

      Reply
    8. Denise

      March 22, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Sauce was to die for, thank you. Canโ€™t wait to try other recipes.

      Reply
    9. Alexander

      March 04, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      Yummy! Thank you.

      Reply
    10. Julie Meade

      February 25, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      My husband and I absolutely love this! In fact, I made it twice this week. Iโ€™ve been eating keto for a long time and this is hands down my favorite recipe. Iโ€™m just sad I didnโ€™t find it sooner. Absolutely delicious.

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        February 26, 2021 at 8:16 am

        I'm so happy you like the recipe, Julie. It's one of my husband's favorites, too! I wish you a fantastic weekend. -Kim

        Reply
    11. Mary Muncy

      January 20, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      This was so delicious! I will be making this often! My husband said he would eat this once a week, easily!

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        January 21, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        Hi Mary! Thanks for taking the time to send me a personal note via email about this recipe. You are so nice. I am glad that you and your husband like the recipe. I have a few more favorites that have wonderful flavor and can share them with you if you would like. -Kim

        Reply
    12. Dianna

      November 28, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      I made this is was amazing!! The flavor was out of this world good Iโ€™m making it again tomorrow night.

      Reply
    13. Beverly

      November 26, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      Made this last night. Had to use canned button mushrooms, thinly sliced and barely sauteed. Used 1/2 thinly sliced onion, browned Cooked the patties after removing the sauteed onions and only used 2 patties and 1/2 gravy since only 2 of us and will reheat all together for leftovers.
      Used a tub of Knorr concentrated beef homestyle stock, a cup of water, and 1/2 cup cream. A little salty and should have used more water because of concentration. Otherwise, it was very good and will enjoy leftovers after Thanksgiving. The crushed pork rinds worked very well keeping the patties together.

      Reply
    14. Elizabeth

      November 21, 2020 at 6:45 am

      This is my husband's favorite thing for me to make. I always come back to this recipe when I need something I can't mess up when having guests over. We don't do keto, but I still use the pork rinds in the recipe.

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        November 21, 2020 at 6:55 am

        I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoy the recipe, Elizabeth. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know. Have a wonderful weekend and Thanksgiving. -Kim

        Reply
    15. Kendall

      October 04, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      This is the best Hamburger Steak my Husband and I have ever had, great flavor it's on the list of Dinners from now on. Just try it, you won't be disappointed.

      Reply
    16. Michelle Eason-Delhougne

      July 07, 2020 at 5:48 am

      My family loved it! I left out the bread and substituted almond meal as I need to be grain and cow-dairy free. It still worked great. I used almond milk in the sauce which gave it a bit of a subtle sweetness that also worked well

      Reply
    17. Beverly McCollum

      June 27, 2020 at 11:24 am

      This is a very good recipe....the second time I cooked this....I mixed the bread rums with the meat and then mixed in the heavy cream and let everything set for 10 minutes.....worked well

      Reply
    18. Mona

      June 17, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      Great dinner this was. Paired with mashed cauliflower and green beans and it was perfect. Will be making this again.

      Reply
    19. Gen

      June 13, 2020 at 11:53 am

      Hi,
      I realize this is an old post but I hope you will see this and help me. I will making this for someone who is in recovery. I know the alcohol cooks off but I don't want the taste to be a trigger. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        June 13, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Sure, Gen. Just don't add it. It should have enough flavor with the seasonings without it. -Kim

        Reply
    20. Cheryl McCain

      April 21, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      I made this recipe tonight and it was absolutely delicious!!!

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        April 22, 2020 at 7:23 am

        I'm glad you liked it, Cheryl. I checked out your website and love your photography. I'll read through your tips later today. Have a nice day and be well. -Kim

        Reply
    21. Amy Suhumskie

      March 03, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      This was delicious! Made it with some creamed spinach (keto) and my husband thought he was eating restaurant food! Weird question.... do you have any idea how the mushroom gravy might do if we freeze it? He LOVED the gravy and would like to have it to put on other things. It would be easier to make it ahead if possible. Thanks for such a delicious meal!

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        March 04, 2020 at 9:15 am

        Hi Amy. I'm so happy your husband liked the meal you prepared! I looked at the ingredients and don't see any reason why it wouldn't freeze, however, the cream may break. Then, you would end up with a layer of oil floating on top. I don't think this would be an issue of you froze portions of the hamburger steak with the mushrooms and gravy, but commercial sauces use special modified starches that keep their integrity during freezing. I can't remember but it may be potato starch. In any case, you could try a small amount and see what happens. -Kim

        Reply
    22. Lindy

      February 15, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Great recipe, so delicious. I added alittle to much salt on the outside of the patties before browning which made it slightly to salty, so be careful you can always add salt later.

      Reply
    23. Kaley

      January 13, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Super delicious. I didnโ€™t have Bouillon (not something I like to use, personal preference) so I used home made beef stock in place of the water plus a little extra, I also didnโ€™t have whisky because I donโ€™t keep alcohol around so I used a little Marsala. I know Marsala has a bit of a different flavor but itโ€™s one of my favorite flavors of all time, and it turned out amazing. Thanks, Iโ€™ll be adding this to my keeper list! Served it with mashed cauliflower and creamed spinach for an extremely high fat and delicious meal that put me at ease on a rough day.

      Reply
    24. Mel

      January 10, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      WOW. This is SO delicious!! Hands down the best keto recipe I've tried (after several months of keto cooking)!! I mean...that sauce...yummmm!! Thank you!!!

      Reply
    25. Misty

      November 27, 2019 at 8:39 am

      Made this &it was wonderful, all my coworkers loved it as well,one of my favorites now

      Reply
    26. Tom

      November 05, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      Great recipe! I overdid the salt cause I didn't take the bouillon cube into account. Next time will be perfect!

      Reply
    27. John Scott

      July 27, 2019 at 2:57 am

      Can this be frozen, as thereโ€™s only 2 of us and the recipe for 4.

      Reply
      • Kim

        July 27, 2019 at 9:30 am

        Sure, John, I think it would freeze beautifully. -Kim

        Reply
    28. Christi Henderson

      July 02, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      I made this last night for dinner and boy oh boy was it AWESOME!!! I had some leftovers for lunch at work and it was just a yummy! The flavor is amazing and what a great idea making the panade with the pork rinds!!! This is the first recipe I have tried of yours and I simply can not wait to try more. Thank you so much!!!

      Reply
    29. Marian

      May 19, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Outrageously good. Wowwwww. Easy-peasy. Served the fam, and they all loved it, but I would 100% serve this to guests.

      Reply
    30. Bev

      April 27, 2019 at 9:51 am

      Used 2 ground beef patties. Half of the sauce. Green beans and cauliflower rice. Very tasty. Will make again using original recipe.

      Reply
    31. Julie

      April 22, 2019 at 7:28 am

      I made this tonight and it was absolutely declicious, even my non-keto husband loved it.
      Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
    32. Veronna arthur

      April 22, 2019 at 5:51 am

      Where are the eggs???

      Reply
      • Kim

        April 23, 2019 at 9:49 am

        Hi Veronica. There are no eggs in the recipe. I found that I didn't need them. I mention it on the first line of the ingredients. Sorry for the confusion. -Kim

        Reply
    33. Nadine

      March 26, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      Easy and fast to make. Excellent flavor. Great for a Keto Diet

      Reply
    34. Jana

      March 20, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      OMGosh! That meal was soooooo easy and soooooo good! Thank you so much for sharing that incredible recipe and the fantastic pictures mine looked just like it but not for long, cause it was gone!

      Reply
    35. Joan

      February 24, 2019 at 10:14 am

      Delicious! Just made this today to have ready for dinner tomorrow. I'm going to bake it at 350 covered so that it doesn't dry out. Tasted it though....it was hard to resist not eating a piece right now. I am also low to no sodium so I cut the steak spice by half and added a tsp. of Mrs. Dash. Still yummy. The other salts in the recipe will still keep me in my limits. Thank you"

      Reply
    36. Melissa Burton

      February 07, 2019 at 10:44 pm

      Absolutely delicious!! A definite home run !
      Love the idea with pork rinds and cream!

      Reply
    37. Abbie

      January 31, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      I have made this many times, and it's great. Tonight I was short on time and didnt have pork rinds, so I just doubled the gravy and added it to ground beef and organic frozen green beans. Topped with cheese and baked at 350 for 20 mins. I still seasoned the beef exactly the same, and boy was it amazing. The seasoning on the beef and the gravy is spot on and this is a family favorite recipe. Thank you so much for showing us low carbers that good food does still exist!

      Reply
    38. Pam

      January 29, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Oh no...Im in the middle of making this. You mentioned eggs in the description but they are not called out as a listed ingredient in the recipe. Guess I'll go with 1

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 31, 2019 at 3:46 pm

        Hi Pam. You are correct, I do not list eggs in the recipe because I did not use any. I am sorry for the confusion. You are probably the third person who has mentioned this. I will make a note in the recipe. I hope the recipe turned out regardless. -Kim

        Reply
    39. Machele Denley

      January 29, 2019 at 9:25 am

      What kind and How much cream do we add if we do not want the pork Rines?

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 29, 2019 at 10:19 am

        Hi Machele, If you aren't going to make a panade with the pork rinds or bread crumbs, then I would probably use 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and 1 large egg. I hope this helps. -Kim

        Reply
    40. DonnaL

      January 29, 2019 at 7:43 am

      I didn't know what a panade was. Had to look it up, so I learned something.., I made extra gravy. What a delight!!
      This is one of my favorite recipes. I have given it to my friend who lives out of town and they loved it, too.
      When I took it to a dinner potluck, everyone liked it, even the man that doesn't like mushrooms.
      I appreciate all you do to help us stay on track.
      Take care,
      DonnaL

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 29, 2019 at 10:20 am

        I'm so happy you liked the recipe, Donna! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know. Enjoy the rest of your week. -Kim

        Reply
    41. Sherrie jo

      January 28, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      This was delicious!! I was a little nervous as cooking but turned out pretty good!! Thanks for sharing!! :)

      Reply
    42. Stacie

      January 27, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      This was a big hit. I will definitely make again!

      Reply
    43. Theresa C

      January 23, 2019 at 10:53 pm

      So much more than "hamburger," truly steak-like! Exceptional recipe! My family loved them (made 3 nights ago). Thanks a bunch :)

      Reply
    44. Kitty

      January 21, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      I did a search for low carb hamburger steak and found this recipe. I followed exactly (kinda... I doubled the gravy), and this was absolutely delicious! So glad I tried this recipe. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 23, 2019 at 7:47 am

        I'm so glad you liked the recipe, Kitty! That gravy is sooo good. Lol. Have a wonderful week. -Kim

        Reply
    45. DonnaL

      January 12, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      I have to go to a pot-luck next Monday, so made this today to make sure I could do it. This turned out amazing!! I forgot to get fresh mushrooms so used some freeze dried.. I had to add a bit more water, but... fantastic.
      I'll get fresh mushrooms Monday morning and it will be perfect.

      Thank you!!!!

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 13, 2019 at 9:59 am

        Donna, I am so happy you enjoyed the recipe. I hope your dish and you are STARS at the pot-luck! Have fun. -Kim

        Reply
    46. Terrie

      January 06, 2019 at 3:49 am

      We love this recipe. Took some organization for set and timing, but totally worth the effort.

      Reply
    47. Mary

      December 05, 2018 at 2:07 am

      Gurl, your ads are covering the recipe.

      Reply
      • Kim

        December 05, 2018 at 5:50 am

        Hi Mary. Is this in mobile or on desktop. That should not be happening. Thanks for letting me know. I'll talk to the add agency. -Kim

        Reply
    48. Julie

      December 02, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      This was terrific! Love love love it!!

      Reply
    49. Heather

      November 27, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      This was absolutely delicious!! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    50. Maria Williams

      November 14, 2018 at 12:49 am

      Everyone in my family thought this was the best Salisbury Steak we have made. We served it with mashed potatoes. My 4 year old daughter ate her whole piece.

      Reply
      • Kim

        November 15, 2018 at 10:33 am

        Hi Maria. I am so happy your family thought this was a keeper. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know. Have a great day. -Kim

        Reply
    51. Carolyn Jonasson

      October 23, 2018 at 6:51 am

      This was super yummy. I skipped the mushrooms as I do not care for them. I used almond milk since I didn't have cream so then I used some cream cheese to thicken the sauce a bit. My husband ate it so fast I was shocked - he's not a foodie type of person. We both loved it and will be making it again. I think next time I might add an egg to see how that turns out as mine did not hold together so well. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kim

        October 23, 2018 at 8:00 am

        Hi Carolyn. I'm glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. Adding an egg will help or, if you are low carb and eat pork, crushed pork rind powder mixed 50/50 with the heavy cream will create a nice binder. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Have a nice day. -Kim

        Reply
    52. sandi

      October 19, 2018 at 10:24 am

      Thank you. Looking forward to your recipes.

      Reply
    53. Ed

      September 30, 2018 at 5:03 pm

      Made this today for lunch. It was fantastic!
      Salisbury Steak is a favorite at our house so making it moist and keto was a plus.

      Reply
      • Kim

        October 01, 2018 at 10:10 am

        Great to hear, Ed! Thanks so much. -Kim

        Reply
    54. Mel

      September 23, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      Loved it....thumbs up from both the hubby and two very picky kids! Will definitely be making this again

      Reply
    55. Christina

      September 21, 2018 at 8:41 am

      This looks amazingly tasty! Pinned so I can try it next week!

      Reply
    56. Cindy Carter

      September 12, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      Made this tonight was very good really enjoyed it very flavorful, the only problem I had was the sauce wanted extra so I double the the ingredients ,, my sauce didnโ€™t thicken up as much as I wanted too but all and all still very delicious!

      Reply
      • Kim

        September 12, 2018 at 3:22 pm

        Hi Cindy. I'm happy you enjoyed the recipe. Next time when doubling the sauce, let it cook longer to thicken up. It needs that extra time since more liquid is added. Have a great evening. -Kim

        Reply
    57. Sunny

      September 01, 2018 at 6:17 am

      Should you add egg if using breadcrumbs?

      Reply
      • Kim

        September 01, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        Sunny, if it were me, I would use at least an egg white or a yolk if just using bread crumbs. Pork rinds contain a lot of collagen and when soaked, bind the meat pretty well. I hope you enjoy the recipe. -Kim

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    58. kim

      August 25, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      best hamburger (salisbury) steak recipe i have ever made. juicy, tender, and so full of flavor!
      my daughter and i gobbled up the whole recipe in one sitting...it was that good!
      keto/low carb or no, this recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
    59. Amie

      August 05, 2018 at 10:26 am

      Really really good! I doubled the recipe . I didnโ€™t have pork rinds so I used eggs and decided at the last minute to add 2 tablespoons each ground flax and coconut flour. The steaks were very moist. I served with cauliflower purรฉe.
      This is a great dish to serve both keto peeps and โ€œregularโ€ people. This is the type of dish that proves I am not missing anything on keto.

      Reply
    60. Emily

      July 23, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Tonight was my first time making hamburger steak โ€” your recipe was DELICIOUS! My husband has already told me about 10 times how good it was and my three year old gobbled it up! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Kim

        July 23, 2018 at 7:11 pm

        Wow, Emily! I am so happy your family liked your meal. It feels so good to be appreciated for our hard work in the kitchen and to have a moment to shine. Yay! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Enjoy your week. -Kim

        Reply
    61. Chris

      July 01, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      Made your hamburger steak & gravy sauce today. It was delish!!!

      Reply
    62. Lori

      June 27, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Yummy! I made exactly except I didnโ€™t have beef base. Didnโ€™t miss it at all it was wonderful comfort food. Thanks , I will be checking out all your recipes!

      Reply
    63. Kathy

      June 25, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      Yum! The first Low Carb Maven recipe I tried. I only had 1# of beef, so I dropped the Worcestershire sauce and Montreal steak seasoning to 1 1/2 tsp. Kept everything else the same. OMG! That gravy is seriously to die for. Everyone loved this. Served with cauliflower mashed potatoes. It was comfort food at its best! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kim

        June 25, 2018 at 7:10 pm

        Hi Kathy. It's nice to meet you. I'm glad you and the family loved the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Have a great week. -Kim

        Reply
    64. Ren

      May 21, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      I made this tonight. It was extremely easy and very tasty! I said something about pork rinds and my husband exclaimed, "I was going to be mad there for a second thinking you had used crackers! This is great!" So you have helped us have an amazing very low carb meal this evening. I will be putting this in my recipe book.

      Thank you so very, very much for making it easy to make as well. I hate to cook, but it was easy and took hardly any time. Thank you.
      Ren

      Reply
      • Kim

        May 21, 2018 at 7:51 pm

        Ren, I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for coming back to let me know. Have a wonderful week! -Kim

        Reply
    65. Tawnia

      May 01, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      Delicious, simple dish. The Mr. really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing! I didnโ€™t use the cream and we didnโ€™t miss it, the Mr. has become very sensitive to dairy so I try to limit how much I use. I rehydrated porcini mushrooms to add to 4 oz of button mushrooms. So, I added the water from the porcinis to the pork rinds. Added an additional Tbsp of butter to the sauce. Lots of flavor and juicy meat!!!! Itโ€™s a keeper!

      Reply
    66. Donna

      April 21, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      Very big hit with the family we will definitely make this again. I used bread crumbs (can't stand pork rinds) and it got very thick with the cream so I added a little beef broth. Great flavor all around. Thank you for out for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kim

        April 22, 2018 at 1:34 pm

        Perfect, Donna. You did just the right thing thinning the gravy with the beef broth - more flavor! Thanks for taking the time to let me know you liked the recipe. Have a fantastic week. -Kim

        Reply
    67. Mina

      April 09, 2018 at 7:48 am

      I tried this last night and while the flavors were so so delicious, I had a problem with the meat falling apart in the skillet when flipping. I'm not sure if any of the ingredients work as a binder. Maybe an egg would help next time? I will definitely be trying this again anyway and am looking forward to leftovers today.

      Reply
      • Kim

        April 09, 2018 at 11:32 am

        You can add an egg, Mina. I tried it both ways and preferred without, but if it isn't holding together, use the egg. I'm glad you liked the flavors. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful day. -Kim

        Reply
    68. misty

      April 08, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      This looks amazing, I am allergic to dairy can I use full fat coconut milk for heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Kim

        April 09, 2018 at 11:36 am

        Absolutely, Misty. -Kim

        Reply
    69. Larry

      April 01, 2018 at 11:29 pm

      Hi,

      Can I use the oven for this and what short of settings would be best

      Reply
      • Kim

        April 02, 2018 at 7:15 am

        Hi Larry, I'm sure you can use an oven for this, but I have never done so. Using the pan on the stove results in brown bits stuck in the bottom of the pan which help make the sauce so rich and flavorful. You just wouldn't get the same thing in the oven. That doesn't mean it can't be done, just that the recipe would be different. I just Googled "hamburger steaks oven" and found many results. I hope this helps. -Kim

        Reply
    70. Sherry

      March 26, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      So easy, and good!

      Reply
    71. Angie

      March 18, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      OMG!! We just tried this tonight and it was an absolute hit!! I didn't have whiskey or rum so I subbed cooking sherry. It worked just fine. The flavors were amazing!!

      Reply
    72. Liz

      February 27, 2018 at 6:17 am

      Your recipes make it so easy to be a good cook and stick to low carb. Thank you!
      Made this last night and it was excellent and loved by all. Great staple in the menu rotation.

      Reply
      • Kim

        February 27, 2018 at 8:29 am

        I'm so happy Liz! This is one of our favorites and I'm thrilled that your family enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week. -Kim

        Reply
    73. Sally Horn

      February 21, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      My entire family loved this! They all went back for seconds. I had been looking for a hamburger steak recipe that was both low carb and very similar to what we order at one of our favorite restaurants. (Cotton Patch Cafe).
      I didn't have bullion, but used Kitchen Bouquet and subbed mushroom broth for water. I didn't have any whiskey and didn't sub anything for that, although I may try some red wine next time.
      All in all, a great addition to our rotation of favorite family meals!

      Reply
      • Kim

        February 22, 2018 at 9:18 am

        Fantastic, Sally. I'm so happy your family liked the recipe. My parents have a Cotten Patch Cafe near them in Mansfield, Tx, and I think they have some great down-home entrees. I love adding a little chicken base or beef base to my recipes. It adds a bump of concentrated flavor and makes things taste amazing. I get the organic "better than bullion" brand in the soup aisle. They last forever! The whisky helps cut the richness in the sauce and adds a nice flavor, but red wine is great with both mushrooms and beef, so that might be a good ingredient to play with. I might try that myself!

        Thanks for taking the time to share your tweaks and for rating the recipe, Sally. Have a wonderful rest of the week. -Kim

        Reply
    74. Kimberly Scheiderlein

      January 27, 2018 at 7:52 am

      Hi! I am a heavy user of My Fitness Pal app. On the desktop version (in the My Recipe tab) I am able to copy links to recipes I use and the nutritional information is automatically populated. This makes it super easy when I make a batch of soup and enjoy over multiple meals.

      For some reason, when I copy links from your URL, I get error message "no recipe found".

      I have a work around, to copy and paste, but I then lose the link to the actual recipe and the awesome photos you post!

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 27, 2018 at 9:14 am

        Hi Kimberly. My husband turned on an option yesterday that prevents scrapper sites from stealing my content by copying and pasting. I had no idea that it would affect people linking to recipes, too. Hmmm. I think we may have to change it back because having my recipes functional for people is more important than the few scrapper sites that steal my content each year. Thanks for letting me know. -Kim

        Reply
        • Kimberly

          February 24, 2018 at 10:41 am

          I just tried to do the same - add this recipe to My Fitness Pal but received the same error message. Any chance you will be changing your settings so we are able to link to your recipes? I think most of my recipes are from your site! You have SO many fantastic ones - thank you for that!! : )

          Reply
          • Kim

            February 24, 2018 at 11:42 am

            Hi Kimberly. I will ask the developer if he has such an option. Since I pay for the premium version, maybe he will add it. Thank you for the feedback. -Kim

            Reply
            • Kim

              February 24, 2018 at 12:11 pm

              Perfect. Thanks so much!

    75. Denise

      January 23, 2018 at 11:42 am

      how can I make the gravy thicker? put a little coconut flour or ???

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 23, 2018 at 3:48 pm

        Hi Denise, you can add more cream and let it reduce down further or add about 2 tbsp of cream cheese to thicken it. Another thing you can do is make a slurry of 1 tsp arrowroot powder to the sauce. It will add 2 carbs to the whole dish. -Kim

        Reply
    76. LuluBelle

      January 21, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      I made this for dinner tonight. It was totally delicious! I'm bringing leftovers for lunch tomorrow :-)

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 22, 2018 at 8:57 am

        I am so glad you like this recipe, LuluBelle! It makes pretty good leftovers, so enjoy! Thanks for taking the time to comment on and rate the recipe. I really appreciate it. Enjoy your week. -Kim

        Reply
    77. Jess thomason

      January 20, 2018 at 10:43 am

      Hey there! Canโ€™t wait to try this as I know my husband will love it gravy is the thing he misses on our keto lifestyle! I feel like an idiot for asking but you say bullion and I have the little cubes but always mix them with water....do I just grind them up so it is a dry powder equal to a tbs?

      Thanks for your help

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 20, 2018 at 12:29 pm

        Hi Jess, great question. Yes, I would mash the cube into a powder with some spoons or something. I like using "Better Than Boullion" base. It comes in several flavors and I find they are soooo helpful to bump up the flavor without adding a lot of liquid and then waiting for it to reduce. They also save me from throwing away cartons of leftover chicken and beef broth. Yes, these products have a little added sugar, but 1/2-1 tsp for a whole dish is not going to matter. Enjoy! -Kim

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    78. Kim Nichols

      January 17, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      Made this tonight for my family of 8. I tripled the recipe and had plenty left over. I didnโ€™t have bouillon so I subbed beef stock for the water. It made plenty of gravy but wasnโ€™t creamy which is ok by us! I will make this again.

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 18, 2018 at 1:20 pm

        I'm glad you liked the recipe, Kim. Upon tripling the recipe, I might have let the gravy cook and thicken just a little before serving. But you are right, it is not a super thick gravy. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Enjoy your day! -Kim

        Reply
    79. Laura E in Richmond

      December 05, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Totally awesome! My husband raved about it and I loved it, too, Thanks for the great recipe - I will have to try some more of yours.

      Reply
      • Kim

        December 05, 2017 at 5:39 pm

        Yay! Iโ€™m so happy you both liked the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great evening. -Kim

        Reply
    80. Naomi

      November 22, 2017 at 6:28 am

      Looking at this recipe and others at the bottom of the page have left me breathless with anticipation of preparing them. You are right, so many recipes I've seen leave much to be desired in the flavor realm. I've subscribed and look forward to more of the same! Thank you for sharing. One thing: another blogger has made bread crumbs from low carb bread, which is much more doable for me than pork rinds, since I do not consume pork products. I am assuming that would be a suitable substitute.

      Reply
      • Kim

        November 22, 2017 at 6:46 am

        Thank you Naomi. Yes, try the low carb bread crumbs. The pork rinds are basically collagen and become a binder when soaked, try the recipe with your soaked bread crumbs. If the patties donโ€™t hold together, try adding an egg the next time. Enjoy! -Kim

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    81. Linda Kritsch

      November 12, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      This looks like just what I was looking for. I love the chopped steak in restaurants with gravy. This looks more tasty. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kim

        November 12, 2017 at 3:20 pm

        Great! It's a tasty recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. -Kim

        Reply
    82. Rosie Sexson

      November 08, 2017 at 6:01 am

      I'm really excited to prepare these amazing recipes. It makes my dinner choices alot easier without going out to a fancy resturant when you can make it in your own home!

      Reply
      • Kim

        November 08, 2017 at 6:34 am

        Good, Rosie! I hope you like it. -Kim

        Reply
    83. Joanne

      October 09, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      I made this tonight for my sister's family. 5 Children ages 3-16 and they all loved it. I didn't have pork rinds so I substituted chopped up croissants instead of bread crumbs. It turned out amazing! Thanks for posting this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kim

        October 09, 2017 at 8:16 pm

        I love that you used croissants for your bread crumbs, Joanne! I bet that was amazing! Thank you for taking the time to let me know your whole family loved the recipe. Enjoy the rest of your week. -Kim

        Reply
    84. allison G

      October 02, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      OK Kim I have eyeing this recipe now since it first came out and all I can say is wow oh wow!! Freaking awesome! We all went crazy for this!! Really truly loved those steak burgers with that cream and pork rind mixture!!
      I make a big batch of them so my son could have leftovers and I tripled that scrumptious gravy! Thank God I did I wanted to lick my pan! I was a little naughty and topped my burgers with some Swiss cheese which was soooo good! These will be made in our house on a regular rotation for sure!

      Reply
      • Kim

        October 02, 2017 at 7:23 pm

        Fantastic, Allison! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe. I bet they were super delish with the Swiss cheese. I'm going to try that next time for sure. Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice comment. I appreciate it and you! Enjoy your week. -Kim

        Reply
    85. Karen

      September 19, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Looks amazing! Any chance I can sub the heavy cream? I'm dairy intolerant. Would coconut cream work?

      Reply
      • Kim

        September 19, 2017 at 8:47 am

        Thanks, Karen. Yes, coconut cream (full fat coconut milk)!is the next best thing. I haven't tested this combination for taste, but I'm sure you're used to using coconut and don't notice the taste anymore. Have a great week. -Kim

        Reply
    86. Sam

      September 16, 2017 at 11:26 am

      Best. Hamburger steak. Ever. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kim

        September 16, 2017 at 11:58 am

        Lol. We think so too! Hamburger steaks.... who knew? Enjoy your weekend. -Kim

        Reply
    87. Julie

      August 26, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Hi Kim,
      This looks delicious. A simple, easy way to turn ground beef into something special. Yum!

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 26, 2017 at 6:38 pm

        Thanks, Julie. I'm glad you like the sound of the recipe. Have a great weekend. -Kim

        Reply
    88. Sarah P.

      August 25, 2017 at 7:51 am

      I made the hamburger steaks last night and they were nothing short of amazing! The savory steaks were delicious, and the mushroom gravy is bow a new family favorite! I didn't have pork rinds so I soaked almond meal with the HWC before adding it to the meat. I will be making this often! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 25, 2017 at 8:04 am

        Thanks so much for bringing this over from Facebook. I like your trick of soaking the almond flour in the heavy cream. Im thrilled you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Enjoy your weekend! -Kim

        Reply
    89. Vanessa

      August 23, 2017 at 2:45 am

      Looks delish! You mention egg but I don't see in recipe?

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 23, 2017 at 5:40 am

        Hi Vanessa. I ended up not using an egg in the final version. It was good with and without the egg, but we liked it better without. You may use the egg if you want. Thanks for your question. -Kim

        Reply
    90. Valorie

      August 22, 2017 at 7:04 am

      Is there something I can replace the whiskey with?

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 22, 2017 at 7:45 am

        You don't have to use the whisky at all, Valorie. As the alcohol burns off, the whisky is just in the recipe for additional flavor. Enjoy the recipe. -Kim

        Reply
    91. Deb

      August 22, 2017 at 7:03 am

      This was excellent and will be a regular in our house. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 22, 2017 at 7:50 am

        Great, Deb! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! -Kim

        Reply
    92. Valorie

      August 22, 2017 at 7:02 am

      What can I use instead of the whiskey? Thank you, this looks spool good.

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 22, 2017 at 7:48 am

        Hi Valorie. The whisky just adds additional flavor. The recipe will still taste good without it. Enjoy! -Kim

        Reply
    93. Carol

      August 20, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      I am solo going to make this! I wonder if you could tell me what your sides were, as they look yummy. Is one cauliflower mash? And green beans with bacon? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 20, 2017 at 5:23 pm

        Yes, Carol. I was testing a green bean recipe that I will share this week. The other side is indeed a cauliflower mash that I am testing (I used an orange variety) with cheddar cheese and other yummy things. I hope you like the hamburger steaks. We just loved them. Have a wonderful week! -Kim

        Reply
    94. Sandy Munn

      August 20, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      In the instructions, on instruction #4 it says to add the whisky and water. I see the water in the ingredients but I don't see any whisky?

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 20, 2017 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you Sandy. That was an oversight. I will add it now! Have a great day! -Kim

        Reply
        • Sandy Munn

          August 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply

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